Women in Reggae From The Foundation

Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s, there was a plethora of female Reggae artists with a formidable catalogue of classic hits to their combined credit.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve hand-picked our top five essential cuts from this period including shots from Studio One, Treasure Isle, Sonia Pottinger’s High Note label and much more.

Phyllis Dillion – Don’t Stay Away

Hortense Ellis – Woman Of The Ghetto

Marcia Griffiths – Stepping Out Of Babylon

Judy Mowatt – Black Woman

Sister Nancy – Bam Bam

Stream the Women of reggae Playlist